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Mike Leigh
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In short · Directing since 1971, 6 decades active, 26 credits.
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19 credits
Hard Truths(2024)
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Peterloo(2018)
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Mr. Turner(2014)
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A Running Jump(2012)
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Another Year(2010)
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Happy-Go-Lucky(2008)
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Vera Drake(2004)
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All or Nothing(2002)
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Topsy-Turvy(1999)
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Career Girls(1997)
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Secrets & Lies(1996)
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Naked(1993)
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Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright(1993)
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A Sense of History(1992)
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Life Is Sweet(1990)
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High Hopes(1988)
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Four Days in July(1984)
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Meantime(1983)
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Bleak Moments(1971)
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7 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2010Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
- Nom2008Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
- Nom2004Oscar — Directing
- Nom2004Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
- Nom1999Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
- Nom1996Oscar — Directing
- Nom1996Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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- Her Name Was MoviolaSelf · 2024
- This Cultural LifeSelf · 2021
- Scenes from a SeparationSelf · 2019
- Richard E. Grant on Ealing ComediesSelf · 2016
- Faulks On FictionSelf · 2011
- All About 'Abigail's Party'Self · 2007
- Cinema16: British Short FilmsSelf - Commentary, The Short & Curlies · 2003
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